Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
762
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
234
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 234 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 762 incidents compared to 234, a 3.3x difference. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 234 vs 762 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (358 incidents) while Thurrock's was Shoplifting (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.